1. Interpersonal Communication 3
Objective: Student will express appreciation of a specific subject area for a specific reason using verbal and prepositional phrases.
Vocabulary word: contemplate

2. Predictions for the word contemplate
To entertain someone Something about a plate To do something To look at something for a long time

3. Contemplate is a verb. It means to learn, study, or ponder.
The Thinker by
Auguste Rodin

4. Grammatical forms we will use
prepositional
phrases
verbal phrase

5. Reminders about Prepositional Phrases
Don’t forget what I’ve TOLD you about prepositional phrases.
T=Time (at; around; by)
O=Ownership (to; on; of; from; with)
L=Location (behind; into; through; above)
D=Direction (off; on; to the left of)

6. Roll the Die to Determine Your Subject Area for Prompt
1=English Language Arts
2=Math
3=Science
4=Social Studies
5=Physical Education (P.E.)
6=Exploratory

7. Patterns for Prompts
How has ______(subject area) made a positive difference in your life at Monroe Middle School?

8. Patterns for Responses
I appreciate ____(subject area chosen). It helped me ______(verbal phrase) _______(prepositional phrase).

9. Sample Responses
I appreciate math. It helped me learn how to calculate volume with a formula.
I appreciate P.E. It helped me run the mile faster on the soccer field.